NSA Said to Exploit Heartbleed Bug for Intelligence for Years — The U.S. National Security Agency knew for at least two years about a flaw in the way that many websites send sensitive information, now dubbed the Heartbleed bug, and regularly used it to gather critical intelligence, two people familiar with the matter said.

Obama: Right to vote under threat in the US — NEW YORK (AP) — In an unsparing critique of Republicans, President Barack Obama on Friday said the GOP is threatening voting rights in America more than at any point since the passage of the historic 1965 law expanding rights at the ballot box …

Michael Isikoff Out at NBC News — First on TVNewser: This is Michael Isikoff's last day at NBC News, TVNewser has learned. — Isikoff joined NBC News in 2010 as a Washington, DC-based investigative correspondent, after 16 years with Newsweek. The news comes three months …

Who Watches More Porn: Republicans Or Democrats? — Let's take a look at the body politic, shall we? Turns out that porn is a highly accurate predictor of presidential politics. — BuzzFeed teamed up with Pornhub to take a look at who watches the most porn, red states or blue states.

Mike Ellis drops out of state Senate race — Secretly recorded video revealed discussion of illegal political action committee — By Patrick Marley and Jason Stein of the Journal Sentinel — Madison — State Senate President Mike Ellis dropped out of his re-election race Friday …

GOP congressman to announce retirement — Washington (CNN) - Add Rep. Tom Petri to the growing list of House members who are retiring at the end of the year rather than running for re-election. — The Wisconsin Republican's office put out a statement Friday that the 17-term congressman …

Americans Remain Negative Toward Healthcare Law — Forty-three percent approve, 54% disapprove — PRINCETON, NJ — With the open enrollment period for obtaining health insurance through a federal government exchange now over, Americans' views on the broader healthcare law remain more negative than positive.

Marsha Blackburn to “Test the Waters” for 2016 Bid — PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Tennessee Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn will consider running for president in 2016 — if she sees an opportunity to do so, an aide to the 7th District Republican told RealClearPolitics.

Kevin McCarthy sends GOP to school — Rep. Kevin McCarthy is assigning some recess-week homework to House Republicans. — The House majority whip is asking Republicans to visit charter schools in their districts during the two-week break in hopes of boosting support ahead of a pending House vote to increase funding for the schools.

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